Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) causes episodes of a fast heartbeat. 'Thumping heart' sensations (palpitations) and other symptoms may occur during each episode. Regular medication can prevent episodes of SVT. Another treatment option in some cases is to destroy a tiny part of the heart that triggers the SVT.
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Calling All Animal Scientists. A person who specializes in the study of animals is called a zoologist. Zoologists who study certain kinds of animals have their own names. 1  Anthropologists study human beings.2  Entomologists study insects. 3  Herpetologists study reptiles and amphibians. person who specializes in the study of animals is called a zoologist. Zoologists who study certain kinds of animals have their own names. 1  Anthropologists study human beings.