A stent (100) comprises a tubular structure (110) having a first section (112), a second section, and a lumen extending through the first section (112) and the second section. The tubular structure (110) includes at least one longitudinal member (120) having a first portion (130) and a second portion (140). The first section (112) comprises at least one radiopaque connector (150) that joins a first portion (130) of the at least one longitudinal member (120) to a second portion (140) of the at least one longitudinal member (120). The at least one radiopaque connector (150) forms a first radiopaque pattern. The second section comprises at least one radiopaque marker forming a second radiopaque pattern that is different and distinguishable from the first radiopaque pattern when viewed under fluoroscopy.
