This shown to increase the release of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)12 and enhance cerebral blood flow and volume, ultimately improving motor function in ischemic stroke patients.13 In animal studies, electroacupuncture has been found to stimulate the release of nitric oxide (NO) and reduce angiotensin II, leading to better blood vessel dilation in the brain.14,15 The authors hypothesized that electroacupuncture has the potential to treat subjective cognitive complaints in depressive patients, which is a relatively new and promising area of research. The gene discussed is AGT; the disease is ischemic stroke.