The thing is that it will be swept under the carpet by the media and the UCI just like all of the other riders who have lost their careers due to the drugs.
That Kirchen has had a heart attack won't stop the Uniballer charging, it won't stop Riis from charging the Schlecks, it won't make Contador think twice before putting the needle in his arm, it won't make the UCI think 'should we get a grip on this issue'.