Question:
Are blood clots hereditary? My father suffered from pulmonary embolisms after

his surgery.    — Stephanie S. (posted on August 2, 2002)

August 2, 2002
I suspect they are. There is a gene that has a little hook on it's tail, that makes blood clot easier. I want to be tested for it befor3 surgery, because it runs in my family.<br>Sandi
   — goodgal

August 3, 2002
i'm by no means an expert at all. But when i was pre-op and very scared about blood clots he asked if any of my relatives had suffered from them. So i am assuming this means it could run in the family? i said no, and he said between that and b/c i was so young i shouldn't worry so much. Maybe you can ask your surgeon or PCP though for a better answer.
   — Lezlie Y.