Player suffers acute stroke

Vincent Vent, a 28-year-old basketball player for Rouen Métropole Basket, suffered an acute stroke on the morning of Monday, October 12, just before the team's training session. The event occurred suddenly and required immediate medical attention to prevent serious harm.

Physiotherapist acts quickly

Hugo Marie, the team's physiotherapist, recognized the signs of the stroke and acted quickly, which is believed to have saved Vent's life and prevented long-term consequences. According to Jean-Denys Choulet, the stroke was detected early by Marie, who immediately took Vent to the emergency room.

Symptoms and response

Marie described how Vent approached him on the court, attempting to speak but unable to articulate clearly. Vent's right side of his lip drooped, which led Marie to suspect a cerebral vascular accident. He informed the coach and the president of his suspicion and the need to rush Vent to the hospital.

Hospital journey and symptoms

The journey to the hospital took about ten minutes, during which Vent began to experience difficulty using his phone, indicating the stroke was progressing. Marie emphasized the importance of rapid response, noting that the longer a blood clot remains in the brain, the more severe the potential damage.

Recovery and future steps

Vent was released from the hospital without any long-term effects and was seen at training on Wednesday. According to Marie, Vent is in good health and is expected to undergo further examinations in the coming weeks to assess the need for rehabilitation.

Discussion on medical presence

The incident has sparked discussions about the necessity of having medical personnel present during all training sessions for professional teams. Valériane Ayayi, a teammate, highlighted the importance of this in a social media post. The club announced that Vent was able to leave the hospital without any sequelae.