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Key Points Question Women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, but how much of their excess cardiovascular risk is associated with conventional cardiovascular risk factors? Findings In this cohort study, blood pressure and body mass index were associated with up to 77% of the excess risk of cardiovascular disease in women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders, while glucose and lipids were associated with smaller proportions. Meaning The association of conventional risk factors, in particular blood pressure and body mass index, with the development of cardiovascular in women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders indicate that preventive efforts aimed at decreasing the levels of these risk factors could reduce cardiovascular risk in women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders.