This podcast from the International Emergency Medicine Education Project comprehensively explains aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition. It details the disease's causes, symptoms (including atypical presentations), diagnostic procedures (emphasizing CT angiography), and management strategies, including medication protocols and surgical considerations. Specific sections address risk stratification using the ADD-RS score and management considerations for pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patients. The podcast uses a case study to illustrate key diagnostic and treatment points.