Which of these patients would be most eligible to receive a fibrinolytic medication for stroke if no other contraindications are found?
A) A 37-year-old female diagnosed in the emergency department with a hemorrhagic stroke 2 hours after its onset
B) A 48-year-old male whose symptoms started while watching the 6 P.M. news, at which time he dialed 911
C) An 81-year-old male who awoke with stroke symptoms after an 8-hour sleep
D) A 62-year-old female whose stroke symptoms started at 8 A.M. and disappeared half an hour later
B) A 48-year-old male whose symptoms started while watching the 6 P.M. news, at which time he dialed 911
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What will be an ideal response?