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A 39-year-old woman with no past history is admitted with a first episode of unprovoked proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the left leg. She is otherwise healthy and has normal renal function. According to Thrombosis Canada, what is the recommended minimum duration of anticoagulation for this acute episode if long-term therapy is not chosen?

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