Can you name some of the causes of Supraventricular tachycardia? Its a SNAP - Sinus tachycardia, Nodal tachycardia, Atrial fibrillation, Paroxyxmal atrial tachycardia. Dont be sad if you havent learned the common causes of ketoacidosis - Starvation, Alcohol, Diabetes mellitus. Learn these and other medical mnemonics - the valuable memorization tools every overworked medical student needs. It is an excellent gift for the aspiring physician!