Stereotaxis stock rises after pact with Abbott to improve abnormal heartbeat treatment

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- Stereotaxis (NYSE:STXS) is collaborating with Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) to combine mapping and robotic technologies to improve treatment of abnormal heart rhythms.
- The partnership will integrate Abbott's EnSite X EP System with Stereotaxis' Robotic Magnetic Navigation systems.
- The companies said the combination of Abbott's cardiac mapping system with Stereotaxis' robotic technology brings together detailed real-time diagnostic information with precision and stability of robotics during therapy delivery.
- The integrated technologies are cleared for use in Europe with additional regulatory clearances expected in the coming months, the companies noted.
- STXS +8.88% to $1.84 premarket May 19
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