Qualitative scale for derivation of the echocardiographic wall motion score index
| Score* | Wall motion | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *The score for each segment is divided by the number of segments visualised to obtain the wall motion score index. | ||
| 0 | Hyperkinetic | Increased endocardial inward movement and systolic wall thickening |
| 1 | Normal | Normal endocardial inward movement and systolic wall thickening |
| 2 | Hypokinetic | Reduced endocardial inward movement and systolic wall thickening |
| 3 | Akinetic | Absence of endocardial inward movement; no systolic wall thickening |
| 4 | Dyskinetic | Outward wall movement in systole with absent wall thickening; often associated with myocardial thinning and fibrosis |