Longitudinal deformation of a third generation zotarolimus eluting stent: “The concertina returns!”

Figure 1 Longitudinal deformation of a stent implanted at the ostium of the right coronary artery. A: Initial angiogram showing severe calcific lesions in proximal and mid right coronary artery; B: Proximal lesion stented all the way to cover the ostium with a Resolute Onyx 3.0 mm × 22 mm stent; C: Longitudinal deformation of proximal stent treated with 3.0 non-compliant balloon and another 3.0 mm × 18 mm Resolute Onyx stent; D: Final angiographic result.